Parties info: Your Art Party at The Art Factory Includes: 2 hours, 10 participants for $235. Each additional participant is $20. 1 hour+ of studio work time, 1 hour of food, cake and gift opening on the tranquil redwood deck.

Home School Art at The Art FactoryArt is a cross-curricular experience at The Art Factory: Each lesson has direct links to one or more of the following: Art History, Geography, Biology, Mathematics & Social Studies. Ongoing dialogue and opportunities for sharing enrich each class while the students study from live or preserved models from nature. Mediums in all classes include, drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and mixed media collage. Small class sizes ranging from 2 to 8 students.

Biography: Yvette Contois has been giving art lessons to adults & children since 1990. Her artwork has been featured in juried exhibits since the 1980s, and her commercial art has won national & local recognition. She received her Bachelors in Fine Art and K-12 Art Teaching Certification from Rosemont College, PA, & an Associate Degree in Visual Communications & Graphic Design from the Art Institute of Philadelphia. Her guiding passion is bringing art into the lives of her students. Yvette recognizes the value in children creating art as "historical documents"; representing their thoughts, processes, developmental stages and creativity. Process and positive, supportive art experiences always come before product.

Pacific Schools

and After School Programs.Pacific School is a small, rural, public school in Davenport with quality programs and individualized attention given to students. Our philosophy is "learning by doing", whereby students learn in our Life Lab, Food Lab, Music, and Computer Lab programs. Pacific School District has been in existence since 1906 and is the smallest single school district in Santa Cruz County. Our size and unique location, on the rural coast north of Santa Cruz, help create a special environment where staff, parents, and community work together in harmony. We believe this close, nurturing environment, where each child's individual needs are addressed, allows our children to reach their greatest potential, both academically and socially.

Our Preschool is for 3 to 5 year olds, 5 days a week 8:30-12:30,

$600 per month or FREE depending on income.

Our Independent Study Program is for K-6th graders who are on campus 3 days a week and parents supervise studies the other 2 days. We have openings for 2013-14 school year in IS Kindergarten!

Call us for more information or to make an appointment to visit our school.

Santa Cruz Christian Homeschoolers

Santa Cruz Christian Homeschoolers is an online support group for parents in Santa Cruz County.

One of the most valuable things about a support group is simply becoming aware of other like minded folks who are desiring fellowship. We offer online discussion and support, announcements of events of interest to homeschoolers, a forum for exchanging homeschool materials locally, field trips that members post, park gatherings and of course prayer requests are always welcome. Membership is free.

Santa Cruz Homeschoolers

This list was formed to support homeschoolers in the Santa Cruz area. I envision it being used to share ideas, joys and sorrows, advice, materials, and to help families connect to form learning clubs for children with related interests. All are welcome, whether you are part of a learning program offered by one of the school districts or are independently homeschooling.

AFE (Alternative Family Education)

Boulder Creek Homeschool

This program is designed for parents who want to homeschool their children with the help of a classroom teacher and school resources. Parents are the primary facilitators in the education of their children and determine the degree to which the classroom teacher is involved. Children are schooled at home 3-4 days a week and have multi-graded, optional classroom experiences 1-2 days a week. The optional classroom program includes educational field trips, contracted services, and activities at the school site such as: art, drama, games, science, computers and library time.

Fall Creek Homeschool

Loma Prieta Home Study

Ocean Alternative Education Center

Ocean Alternative Education Center is the homeschool for the Live Oak School District. They provide educational support that meets the needs of families and their children who desire a home-community based, family-centered learning experience. Each student is honored as a unique human being with their own valuable talents, abilities and potential that can best be developed through a personalized education. They encourage the unique way that the learning process unfolds for each student. It is their goal to enable students to be self-directed, motivated and competent life long learners.

Address: 984-6 Bostwick Lane

San Lorenzo Valley Charter Schools

Santa Cruz Alternative Family Education

Santa Cruz City Schools Alternative Family Education (AFE) is an independent home study school provided for kindergarten through twelfth grade students and families who prefer an individualized approach to education, combined with the support of school district resources. The program gives parents the responsibility to directly supervise instruction, with professional guidance from a credentialed teacher consultant. The program is designed by and for homeschool families, with teacher consultants who are knowledgeable and supportive of home-based learning, state frameworks, and school district curriculum guidelines.

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